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The Appalachian Crime Trail

Kiersten and Nikkipodcasters.spotify.com
The Appalachian Crime Trail podcast is a true crime/comedy podcast that gives you the lesser-known, and sometimes unheard of stories of true crimes in Appalachia. Join us weekly as we delve into cases, focus on the victims, and work to bust down Appalachian sterotypes!
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Episodes

NEW PODCAST ALERT! In The Pines - Episode 1

Welcome to the 1st episode of “InThe Pines”: a monthly podcast about the mysteries, crimes, and unexplained that could only happen in the American wilderness. Join Nikki from here at The Appalachian Crime Trail and Pox Holiday from The Pox & Puss Podcast as they look at their first mystery: The Disappearance of Dennis Martin in 1969 in The Great Smoky Mountains. Please sure to subscribe to this brand new podcast and give a review to help them out!

Jan 31, 20221 hr 19 min

"Bet You Thought You'd Seen the Last Of Us!" - 2020 Halloween Special

During a special spooky episode, Nikki and Kiersten some historical and haunted tales from West Virginia. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Cr...

Oct 30, 202043 min

Update on Missing Persons Case: Lori Keller

Nikki and Kiersten share a (socially distanced!) update on the missing persons case of Lori Keller/Lori Sines who was last seen in October 2019. She was originally talked about in Episode 12. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...

Oct 06, 20204 min

The Last Hurrah (Our Unedited Final Episode)

During their last episode, Nikki and Kiersten cover the story of The Mad Butcher, the Hatfields and McCoys, and two sets of unidentified remains in Greenbrier County, WV. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://...

May 01, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Don't Reach for the Avocado and Sheriff Maude the Super Sleuth

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the story of Sheriff Maude Collins and the murders of William and Sarah Stout, the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, and a missing persons case for Maria Alejandra Contreras Lopez. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativec...

Apr 17, 202043 min

Mothman and the Loomis Fargo Heist

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the story of Mothman, the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery, and a missing persons case form 1966 of Juanita Ritchie. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Plantati...

Apr 03, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Trail and Trans Murders: These are their stories *DUN DUN*

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the murders of Jeff Hood and Molly LaRue, all the trans individuals murdered in 2019, and the unsolved murder of Mary Lucinda Strange. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://...

Mar 20, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 22

You Can't Shoot a Whale from a Moving Car!

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the murder of Lori and Colin Casteel, the weird lion leash law in Alderson, WV and the unsolved murder of Goldie Fritz. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com...

Mar 06, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Good Ol' WV: Home of hangings and house fires

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the hanging of David Creigh, the murder of Jimmy Michael and his House of Horrors, and the and the disappearance of Tasha Jaquilla Degree. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: htt...

Feb 21, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Houses of Horrors

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the murder of Larry Wayne Thomas, the story of Pazuzu Algarad and his House of Horrors, and the and the disappearance of Tamikqra Sandreia Rogers. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Art...

Feb 08, 202043 min

West Virginia.... Murder Momma

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the Fred Zain, the WVU Coed Murders, and the and the disappearance of James Johansen. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Plantation by Audionautix is lic...

Jan 24, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Mine Disasters and Witchy Murders

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the Sago Mine Disaster, the Hex Hollow Murder, and the and a partially unsolved case involving the disappearance of Melissa Brannen. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://au...

Jan 10, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 17

New Year, New Murders

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings and the and a partially unsolved case involving the disappearance of Gina Renee Hall. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected] Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com...

Jan 03, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Military Murders and Murdered Men

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the murder of Barry Winchell and the unsolved murder of Trevor Armstrong. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Dec 27, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Small Town Speculation

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the Quiet Dell murders and the unsolved murder of Leah Hickman. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Dec 20, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Let's name this one tater hole!

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the death of Heather Heyer and the unsolved murders of David Lee Metzler and Heidi Lynn Childs Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Dec 13, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 13

All in the Family

This week, Nikki and Kiersten talk about the death of Billie Jo Quintier and the missing persons case of Lori Beth Sines (Keller). Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Nov 30, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Justice System is a Hot Mess!

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss Rodney Reed, the Tardy Furniture murders, and missing and unidentified juveniles in Tennessee. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Nov 22, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 11

It's All A Conspiracy!

On today's episode, Nikki and Kiersten talk about the murder of Sister Roberta Elam and the death of journalist Danny Casolaro. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Nov 15, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Georgia Murders on My Mind

In this episode, we discuss Georgia true crime cases including murderer Janie Lou Gibbs, the murder of Timothy Coggins, and the unsolved murder of Hannah Truelove. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Nov 08, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Blue Murder of Kentucky

In this episode, Nikki and Kiersten cover America's first serial killers, a mass shooting, and cold cases from Kentucky. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Nov 01, 201955 min

Asylums, Riots, and Ghosts, oh my!

In their first Halloween special, Nikki and Kiersten explore the history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and the West Virginia Penitentiary. Their cold case includes information about the ongoing investigation into 10-11 murders at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg, WV. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Oct 25, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Spoopy Hillibillies

On this week's episode, Nikki and Kiersten cover the murder of Mr. Mullenax, the Matewan Massacre, and Belle in a Well. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Oct 18, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 6

A Collection of Cold Cases

This week, Kiersten and Nikki talk about their Wal-Mart stories, the Redhead Murders, the murder of Faith Hedgepeth, and the cold case of Patrice Endres. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Oct 11, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Virginia is for Murders

In this week's episode, Nikki and Kiersten talk about the murders along the Rt. 29 Corridor in Virginia, a crime that killed an entire family in Farmville, VA, and provide you with information about the 40+-year-old Colonial Parkway Murders in Virginia. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Oct 04, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 4

ACT talks the AT...or something like that.

Disclaimer: There were some audio malfunctions on this episode, but we felt that the information was still important and wanted to publicize the stories of these hikers. Please excuse the occasional buzzing. We believe we have found the problem and will troubleshoot in future episodes. In their third episode, Nikki and Kiersten talk about crimes on the Appalachian Trail including the murder of Ron "Stronghold" Sanchez, Robert Mountford Jr. and Laura Susan Ramsay, and the unsolved murder of Scott...

Sep 27, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Vans Down by the River

Kiersten and Nikki talk about The Greenbrier Ghost, the Rainbow Murders, and the disappearance of the Sodder children on this week's episode. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Sep 20, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 2

Murder-lachia

Nikki and Kiersten talk about the Murder of Skylar Neese, the murder of Gloria Simonelli (subsequently leading to the time Nikki was held hostage), and the disappearance of Dee Ann Keene. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Sep 13, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Appalachian Crime Trail Trailer

Hey ya'll! Thanks for listening to trailer for The Appalachian Crime Trail podcast. We will have weekly episodes every Friday beginning Friday, September 13, 2019. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Make sure to follow us on all social media! Facebook: @appalachiancrimetrailpodcast Twitter: @appcrimepod Instagram: @appalachian_crime_trail Email: [email protected]

Sep 10, 20193 min
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